1. (1) The division shall:

   1. (a) review and prioritize each application submitted under Section R653-15-4; and
   2. (b) make recommendations to the director on which project proponent applicants should be awarded a grant under this rule.

2. (2) In reviewing applications submitted under Subsection (1), the division may contact an applicant to:

   1. (a) verify information in the application;
   2. (b) seek clarifications and supplemental information; and
   3. (c) address and correct anomalies and inconsistencies in the application.

3. (3) The division shall review and evaluate applications submitted under Subsection (1) based on the following criteria:

   1. (a) the grant amount requested in comparison to the number of Utah residents benefited by the project;
   2. (b) estimated timeline to complete needed studies and design for the project;
   3. (c) estimated timeline for the construction and completion of the project;
   4. (d) existence of other available funding sources to complete the project;
   5. (e) estimated useful life of the project;

   6. (f)

      matching

      funds

      contributed

      by

      the

      project

      proponent

      toward

      the

      project;

   7. (g) water conservation benefits;

   8. (h) environmental benefits;

      1. (i) legislative support; and
   9. (j) overall public benefit.

4. (4)(a) The division will prioritize each application based on its evaluation of the criteria identified in Subsection (3).

   1. (b) The prioritization will form the basis for the division's recommendation to the director.

KEY: 2024 Grant Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

Date of Last Change: June 21, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3-201(2); H.B. 3, Item 54, 2024 General Session